Male to Female (MtF) Transsexual Discussion

This is a subject I don't really hear a lot of people touch on; there seems to be a lot of hand waving involved. Maybe that's all it is, really, people flying under the radar and hoping nothing bad happens. I've asked my therapist about this but he doesn't have a lot of reassuring answers. But I'm curious how non-op TS people deal with day to day legal issues. Like, let's say you look totally passable, everyone calls you "ma'am" or "sir" (as appropriate), you maybe even changed your name or perhaps even are able to go as far as changing your drivers' license to have the right gender. But most places in this country, at least, until you've had bottom surgery they will r…

Hi Girls, I have a swimming pool-issue. It's like over 90 degrees in Bangkok and every time I look down from my balcony I see this fabulous swimming pool in the garden and I really want to have a swim. Actually, it's never busy at the pool, though there must be like 500 people living in this building, but I have no idea what to wear when I want to have a swim. For a month or so I go out into the world as a girl. That is, I don't really dress very differently from what I was used to or use make up (because of my long hair and feminine face/body people already assume I am a girl). It's interesting, because before, I would leave my home thinking: I am a feminine boy, but …

I'm obviously a girl, I know this. I also know that I want to have the body of a girl, I'm also willing to have my testicles removed. But, when it comes to full SRS I'm like hmmm don't know if I want. Then I start to question myself if I'm really a girl. Surely a true transsexual want's the whole package ( excuse the pun ). Are there other transsexuals here who feel the same,is it normal to feel this way about your penis and wanting to keep it. btw, I was diagnosed with GID last year, just for information's sake. :lol:

Well I'm at a very early stage in my transformation, and I'm not even sure if I want to go all the way. I gave out a few messages that I might be transsexual, and now, all of a sudden, I have guys touching me on the bum and stuff. I don't want to be overly aggressive, but these approaches are most unwelcome. Short of punching them in the face, and totally destroying the female persona I'm trying to develop, I'm unsure how to handle this. Advice please.

I was sitting down thinking about what to expect for my sex drive after being on hormones for close to a year. Most stuff I read indicated a diminished sex drive and they were right at least for me and if I did not think about it I would had forgotten all about it. Will be interesting to see what I am like one year from now.

Nicole Kidman: a transsexual married to Charlize Theron (Marie Claire Magazine) - http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrit...ize-theron.html Looks like it could be an interesting movie. Charlize Theron hails from my (southern) neck of the woods, and has quite a following here. Has anyone read the book (The Danish Girl)? Jilli

(I apologize in advance for anything possibly offensive I might say. This is my first time ever going into this much detail about this.) Hello. For the time being, I am choosing to keep my name private for personal comfort. I am not sure how active this forum still is, but this seemed like a good place to look for possible help, or even advice. I am 22 years old. For my entire life, I have lived as the gender I was assigned at birth, Male. However, once again I am questioning my gender identity. This is not the first time I have; however, this is the first time it has been this intense or serious before. I can count two other times t…

I've just had a, let's call it a quiet argument with my wife. She wants me to move to Cardiff with her and the children and come out as a gay man, instead of living as a woman. She said it will be easier for me, her and the children. as Cardiff is very transphobic, and so is her family. She also said that her family is also very welcoming and warm towards gay men,as her uncle is openly gay,and her family don't have a problem with gay or lesbians but transexuals is a whole different ball game. Later that night, I cried my heart out and I cried until I had no tears left. I then went out in my car at 2am in the morning and drove towards a cliff edge, I live near the co…

My testes have been hurting lately. I will take that as a good sign that they are going away.

Every year I have a medical check-up in great hospitals. I always explain that I am a transsexual woman, as they always register me as female (according to my legal status). So far, I always had good results. However, these past few months I have been feeling depressed and for some reason I thought that it may have to do with hormones. I remember I have had periods of depression throughout my life. I always thought it was a psychological problem, never a fysical. I am taking progynova daily. That's it. Last week I went to see an endocrinologist specialised in transsexuals. She told me that my depression and lack of motivation didn’t surprise her. She said that 5 y…

I really want to start on estrogen, but I don't know what to expect. A little bit of background....... About five yeas ago I came to the conclusion that I was an intersex person. Although I'd known for years that I had Klinefelters Syndrome, I had no idea what that meant. Because there was very little information on it when I was dx'ed I had ignored it, hoping it would go away. But five years ago, I was told that I had to go on testosterone to treat some conditions brought on by the existence of Klinefelter's. My testosterone level at that time was very low. I had also been tested for estriadol and it was low too. At that time I was over 50, had always thought …

Hello I am Kelly and I am a 31 year old mtf pre op ts for 10 years now.I always felt mostly feminine since I was 7 years old and never felt masculine.At first,I did get into my mom's closet and tried on some of her heels and pantyhose which I liked.I bgan crossdressing after that and I knew this was not enough in my late teens.Finally I was at a crossroad when I was 19 and decided on the transition.My mom was very concerned about me and I broke the news to her about this first.It was good news,she told me that she loved me regardless and saw I was in lot of pain.My father otherwise was tearful when I told him and he thought it was his fault not raising me as a boy right.I…

hey all im new to this forum stuff but i really need some advice.I have felt different all my life and now i have decided to do something about it but i don't know were to start.Do I just go to my reg doctor and ask about hormone therapy or do I go to psychiatrist and just start telling how I really need to start my change.About 6 years ago I was very heavy in to drug and had a massive heart attack I was 25.I was doing all that just to cover up the feeling I have had like I said all my life.I cant afford to go back to were I was so if anyone can help please answer my plea i would be very grateful thanks for reading...........

Hi all just a quick introduction. I am 50, live in Nassau Bahamas, married to a very supportive wife, have 2 daughters and a granddaughter, I am a lesbian if one needs labels. Far as I can find out I am the first and only medically diagnosed transsexual in the Bahamas. Pre op that is. I am a very open trans HIV GLBT activist. If you have any questions feel free. I did a TV interview down here this is part 1 you can follow through to part 4 An interview I did a few months ago http://www.msmnpa.org/issue19/pri2008_s04.php

okay.. so i finally start to think im making progress in my transition and then my dad calls me yesterday to just yell at me cuz i came out on facebook... he was making me upset so i hung up on him and ignored a few of his call backs.. i live with my grandma, shes sorta like my mom she raised me and everything.. she was the last person, well her and my grandpa, that i had to tell... Anyways my dad calls them and tells them that not to let me leave because he and my step mom are coming up.. And we all had to have a talk... of course i cant have a family the accepts anything that isnt normal to them and instead they just tear me down, my grandparrents are VERY religio…

So you're feeling depressed lately. You're sick of being someone you're not. If you're reading this and are still a teenager and you know without a shadow of a doubt that you are a transsexual - don't wait. Tell someone...anyone! Seek help. Go see a therapist. Tell your parents, a counselor a clergy...and then start the process to transition as soon as possible. This is especially true for those of you that are male to female. You will forever regret having decided to try to deal with your transsexuality and deny your true self. Testosterone will ravage your body. Trust me...do not wait. All you'll be doing is postponing what will be and if you wait it'll be 100 times w…

here goes just a very short description , well was diagnosed transexual 2 and a half years ago by gender therapist and done nothing about it since due to not wanting to upset my family , what should i do ?

Hello, my name is Rachel. I am 35 and I identify as a transgendered person. I am pre-operative, pre-hormone, pre- pretty much everything basically. But I am in therapy or counselling and have been for about 2-3 years now and have made some strides in coming to terms with who I am and how I wish to live. I am still fairly new to this situation and not sure about many things but I do know that I wish to express my honest feminine leanings and self. I posted a few photos so be kind and don't judge too harshly. I am a very sensitive, shy person and this whole coming out thing has not been entirely easy on me emotionally. I have lost a few close friends since coming out…

Today marks my 23rd month of being out full time. Almost 2 years of finally being comfortable with my own body (well, except for one part, which I hope to replace with a feminine part next year). It's been an amazing journey. Not only do I feel like I am finally living my life as I should have been from day one, I've had a lot of fun the last 2 years as well. I've done some things that most 51 year old tgirls haven't done, heck, I've probably done some things that most 51 year old GG's haven't done. In 2009, I was on stage dancing at a straight strip club beside 21 year old GG's, and I was having a blast. The girls there had no idea I was a transsexual until m…

I was recently discharged from the Marines due to my growin boobs. Before that I had transitioned at 12 years old and been kicked out of my house at 15 by my parents for it. Dropped out of highschool, started college, enlisted as an officer when I hit 18 after 3 years of trying really hard to be a dude. 2 years later and this is me. I just got to civilian life. I'm in a new city, full time, haven't been on hormones for months, just trying to figure out what to do with myself and waiting for acceptance into the pharmacist program at USC seeing as I have my bachelors in biology. I ride motorcycle and like to shoot guns, I'm impatient and don't like people too much. …

Well the 18Th is around the corner , I cant wait to begin my life . I finally talked to the HR dept. last week and there is no problem with the company so all my worry has been for not . I am truly the luckiest woman . Seriously , I have a loving supportive wife who continues to be my strength and I have now come out to all my friends and family save for my uncle (I am planning to do that soon , my Aunt just had kidney surgery so the timing is not good)and I have not had any bad reactions , no rejections only support and I have even made a couple of new friends in the process and I have not lost my job ! I have now had my second electrolysis appt. and am now going 2…

See my latest photo Amie 5 months HRTToday I took a little extra time getting ready in the morning and thought I would take a picture of myself to show the progress on the hair removal. I have not shaved for over 3 months and I pluck sporatic hairs every other day. Initially My beard was so thick that I had to shave 2-3 times a day. I have very light sheer make-up on except for a little concealer on my blemishes and upper lip area. I will always need to deal with some shadow until completing electrolyis or possibly after years of plucking. i have not yet had any professional electrolysis. I am very impressed with the results I was able to achieve in only a couple …

Hello all! As I'm a new member here, it's high time for me introducing myself. I'm Sophie Taylor, or just Sophie. I'm from Hungary so it's the English version of my name, but it sounds much better than in Hungarian. I'm pharmacist by my profession so probably I'll meddle in topics of medication, hormones and such. If you have any questions about medicines just ask me, I'll try to help. Although registered names can change country by country, Internet helps to find out the active agent so I can tell some details then. Probably I can't reply quickly every time, so please, be patient. My main priority now is finishing my Ph.D. studies. This together with my day-to-day…

Hi All, Just wanted to follow up on the post I made a few days ago. I came out to my sisters and brother. Well, my sisters took it well and even my one sister said she was proud of me that I had the courage to do it! She has also said she would love to help me with any makeup tips, clothing, ect. My Brother took it bad and refuses to talk to me. My best friend since 2nd grade has really been suportive he and his wife have really supported me and they are looking forward to see Kellie coming along! Also even though my wife and I are getting a divorce, she said she will be one of my closiest friends and even made the comment that if I was to get married as a post-op that…

Hi all I have a week away next week and think it's an idea time 2 shine, however I don't no were 2 start yes I no 2 rid myself of hair then moisturise but then wat ? Xx